DR 6 is a star forming nebula located approximately 3,900 light years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus (the Swan). Nicknamed the Galactic Ghoul,… Read More »Galactic Ghoul (DR 6): Young Stars Produce a Cosmic Wraith
The Question Mark Nebula is a young star forming nebula located approximately 2,900 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is listed as… Read More »Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822): A Shape Written in Hydrogen
The Medulla Nebula (CTB 1) is a large supernova remnant located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The expanding gas shell is associated with the Cannonball Pulsar… Read More »Medulla Nebula (CTB 1): The Aftermath of Stellar Collapse
The Flying Ghost Galaxy (NGC 520) is a pair of colliding galaxies located in the constellation Pisces. The interacting duo has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Flying Ghost Galaxy (NGC 520): A Haunting Merger in Pisces
The Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170) is an emission nebula located approximately 7,500 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies in the Perseus Arm… Read More »Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170): The Dot in the Question Mark
The Shrimp Nebula is a planetary nebula located more than 2,000 light years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. It is catalogued as Sharpless 188… Read More »Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188): A Cosmic Arc of Light
The White Rose Galaxy (PGC 6240) is a large lenticular galaxy located approximately 345 light years away in the southern constellation Hydrus. The galaxy has… Read More »White Rose Galaxy (PGC 6240): Galactic Merger in Hydrus